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LASIK Risk Factors   created at May 24, 2009   1,155   Several factors increase the risk of complications following LASIK surgery.These include pre-existing dry eye disease,thin corneas,high myopia or hyperopia (significant nearsightedness or farsightedness),previous eye surgery or trauma,certain autoimmune di...

What are the symptoms of a cataract?   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,109   Cataracts gradually cloud the eye's lens,leading to symptoms like blurry or cloudy vision,faded colors,increased sensitivity to glare and light (especially at night),halos around lights,double vision in a single eye,and frequent changes in eyeglass or cont...

Can cataract surgery be done with laser?   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,116   Many people wonder if lasers are commonly used for cataract removal.Contrary to popular belief,cataracts are typically removed with ultrasound waves,not laser light.However,some individuals develop a condition after cataract surgery where scar tissue forms...

Who is a candidate for cataract surgery?   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,136   A candidate for cataract surgery is typically an individual experiencing significant vision impairment due to cataracts,impacting their daily life and quality of life.This impairment often includes blurry vision,glare,halos around lights,faded colors,and d...

Understanding Cataracts   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,138   A cataract is like a cloudy lens in your eye.Imagine if the lens of your camera got smudged or scratched - your pictures wouldn't be clear,right? Well,the lens in your eye works the same way.It focuses what you see onto a special part at the back of your e...

LASIK Surgery: Should You Treat Both Eyes Simultaneously?   updated at Dec 07, 2024   1,197   Whether to treat both eyes simultaneously during LASIK surgery is a matter of surgeon preference and patient comfort.While simultaneous treatment is faster and more convenient,some surgeons prefer a staged approach (one eye at a time) to allow for better a...

What is LASIK ?   created at May 23, 2009   1,226   LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a type of refractive surgery used to correct vision problems like nearsightedness,farsightedness,and astigmatism.It involves using a laser to reshape the cornea,the clear front part of the eye,thereby alteri...